Car garages take you back to the times when horse stables were a common sight. The garages in use today however utilize door openers, security devices, and other types of more modern equipment. The springs may seem little, but they do the important task of ensuring the doors open and close easily. It's important that these springs be replaced occasionally because they will break down naturally over time due to normal wear and tear.
Thanks to the spring torsion principle, the springs used for garage doors make opening the door an easier task. These springs are found on various parts of the door and are usually found in pairs. Garage door springs are available in two types. These two types include extension and torsion springs. Torsion springs have a longer life span than extension springs, capable of lasting over 10,000 cycles which is approximately seven years.
As you read earlier, these springs will wear down while operating the doors over time. It is best that you replace both of the springs at the same time. If both are not replaced together, the second spring also has the chance of breaking down at one or the other time. The extension springs, the second type of garage door springs life the door using a stretching mechanism. They also have a life-span of around 6 to 7 years. The price of both types of spring is around $30 to $50. You will need to find out what type of garage door you have in order to see the best type of spring to get.
When considering replacement of the spring, there are two factors that play an important role in determining the cost. The final cost is determined by the cost of the material as well as the cost of labor. There is lots of labor required for the replacement job, and it can even be dangerous because of the immense tension being placed on the springs. With this in mind, you should strongly consider letting a professional handle the job of replacing your springs.
The job should take a few hours to be completed. Most homeowners pay in the neighborhood of $200 to $300 to get the job done. And, if you are charged more, you should question it. You should take care that sometimes the handymen require you to make some unnecessary replacements for other parts, leading to an increase in price. You should ensure that only the required replacement is done.